In early October, it was reported that Sony Online Entertainment was postponing the November 2, 2010 release of action MMORPGDC Universe Online in response to feedback from users during the open beta test. Today, Sony Online Entertainment confirmed a January 11, 2011 launch date for both PC and PS3 users.

The PC version will retail for $49.99 and the PS3 version will retail for $59.99. Both will include a 30-day free subscription, with additional time charged at $14.99 a month. Users of the PC version will also be able to subscribe using Sony Online's all-in-one 'Station Access' subscription. A collector's edition, containing a statuette of Batman, a limited edition comic and art book will be available at release to both PC and PS3 users.